Cote d'Azur. A French comic love story set at a quiet cozy family villa where romance proves to be the truth tonic. When a couple mistakenly think their son is in love with his handsome best friend, the husband is suddenly faced with his hidden past and the liberal mother must admit her true feelings. Light-weight, sensual and laborious, it lacks the charm, character definition and romantic conflict of an Eric Rohmer comedy like A Summer's Tale. Also, the musical ending is a bit confusing.

2046. A dreamy, jazzy time-travel piece set between Hong Kong and Singapore, Wong Kar Wai's quasi-sequel to In the Mood for Love is an intriguing love at unrequited love, memories and futuristic wishfulness. Tony Leung plays a pulp writer and gambler who dresses like a dandy and romances numerous women like Gong Li and his Hero co-star, Zhang Ziyi. While he mostly loves them and leaves most of women, every so often one makes a strong impression on his imagination and his heart. Despite the confusing futuristic elements on a non-stop love train and the elongated length, there is a moody alluring atmosphere of smoky nightclubs and a seedy hotel where people live in quiet desperation.